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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
88 Imaging
48 Features
63 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Canon SX730 HS
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS45
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 4 years after the ZS40 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS scores versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 SX740 HS ZS40 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2014Newer by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Canon SX740 HS

		

		

			
 ZS40 SX740 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 SX740 HS ZS40 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS versus the ZS40.
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and ZS40 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ZS40.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography details
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
52
 manual focus
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (299g)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (240 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography factors
52
 long zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (265 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
54
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
75
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 supports bluetooth
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 not so great battery power (265 shots)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than average in class (240g)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography advice
53
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (265 shots)
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 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 supports RAW formats
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
74
 relatively wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 missing external mic socket
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (240g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
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Canon SX740 HS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Panasonic ZS40
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 265 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $450